Blogging NYT: For ‘EcoMoms,’ Saving Earth Begins at Home

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Have you been invited to an Eco Mom Party? It's the 21st Century version of the Tupperware party or women's book club where discussing non-toxic household cleaners, composting and CFLs over wine and finger foods is the vogue.

Leading the way is the EcoMom Alliance, a nationwide organization, 9,000 members strong, which helps mobilize mothers in eco-activism, but also serves as a support group for like-minded moms dealing with guilt over consumerism, confusion over "best" green practices, green burnout and "ecoanxiety." And, of course, mothers have a strong vested interest (and household purchasing power) in protecting their children against harmful environmental exposure to food, toys, and, well, seemingly everything.

Has motherhood spurred your environmental awareness and activism? Have you joined an EcoMom group?

Here's the link for the New York Times article.

(Photo by Heidi Schumann for the New York Times.)

Originally posted by Carrie on Ohdeedoh.

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Healthy Child Healthy World sponsors a similar type of Healthy Home Party. Both parties look like they might be fun to host and a good way to break the ice about eco issues. Personally, I try to live more by example, and not preach to my friends about green issues. I also recently started my own green blog and I was surprised that a couple of my mom friends have found it to be of value. For example, one mom had never heard about the BPA/Phthalates issue and her baby is 100% bottle fed. In short, I think that an Eco Mom party just might be a great way for those of us who are concerned and have done some research to share our knowledge and experience. I'll have to look into joining an eco mom group ;)

posted by Green Me on March 7th 2008 at 10:14am
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